visually and subjected to further examination. *4.2. Thickness*

*4.2. Thickness* To determine the thickness of the films produced, a digital micrometre (Yu-Su 150, Yu-Su Tools, China) was utilized. The thickness measurements were taken at 5 distinct To determine the thickness of the films produced, a digital micrometre (Yu-Su 150, Yu-Su Tools, China) was utilized. The thickness measurements were taken at 5 distinct positions of the film and an average was calculated.

positions of the film and an average was calculated.
